Shopping in Tampere

Tampere provides a multitude of shopping opportunities ranging from small boutiques to large department stores and shopping centres. Check the newspapers for daily special offers. The words ale, tarjous, erikoishinta, rea, indicate sale, special offer, etc.

Except for kiosks and small food shops and in the summer some department stores, shops are closed on Sundays except before such major holidays as Christmas.

The currency used in Finland is the Euro (EUR) and it is divided into 100 cents. The most common credit cards and Visa Electron card are widely accepted.

Most bigger shops are open:
Mon–Fri 9.00/10.00–18.00/21.00,
Sat 9.00/10.00–16.00/18.00.

Alcohol

Beer and cider containing up to 4.7 % alcohol by volume are available at supermarkets and food stores. Wine, beer and spirits containing more than 4.7 % alcohol by volume can be bought only at state-owned Alko shops. The minimum age is 20 years for buying spirits containing more than 21 % alcohol, otherwise it is 18 years. You may be asked for identification.

Books and Stationery

The two main bookstores (kirjakauppa) are:

• Akateeminen Kirjakauppa, Address: Hämeenkatu 6
• Suomalainen Kirjakauppa, Address: Hämeenkatu 5, Hämeenkatu 18 and Hatanpään valtatie 1 (Koskikeskus Shopping Centre)

Inexpensive stationery can be found at

• Tiimari, Locations: Tullintori Shopping Centre, Koskikeskus Shopping Centre, Hervanta (Lindforsinkatu 2), Kuninkaankatu 19.

Marketplaces

Marketplaces (tori) are excellent for fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, handicrafts and second hand bargains. The three main marketplaces are

• Tammela Market
• Laukontori Market
• Hervanta District Market.

Normally open: Mon–Fri 6.00–14.00, Sat 6.00–13.00
Hervanta District Market: only Tues and Fri 8.00–16.00

In addition to the above-mentioned market places, Keskustori Market (Central Square) is held on the first Monday of each month 6.00–18.00.

Recycling Centres

You can take things you do not need to a recycling centre (kierrätyskeskus), where you might find something useful for yourself. You can also get advice here on recycling and waste management.
There are several recycling centres in Tampere:

• Hervanta, Address: Atomikatu 3
• Ratina, Address: Hatanpään valtatie 3
• Pyynikki, Address: Koulukatu 19
• Epilä, Address: Pispalan valtatie 138

Please see the Environmental Guide for Students, published by the Student Union of the University of Tampere, for further information on recycling. You can get your own copy from the Student Union or the International Office.

Second-hand Shops and Flea Markets (Kirpputori)

• UFF, Address: Hämeenkatu 9
• Kirpputori Radiokirppis: Laukontori 12
• LKA:n lähetystori (Fida), Address: Näsilinnankatu 21 and Tammelan puistokatu 37 (also furniture and kitchen utensils)
• Pelastusarmeija (the Salvation Army), Address: Hepolamminkatu 29 (Hervanta suburb), Itsenäisyydenkatu 25-27, Puutarhakatu 20, Satakunnankatu 27
• Bonus Kirppis: Itsenäisyydenkatu 13